Natural Remedies That Actually Work

Here are a dozen natural cures that have stood the test of time as ways to treat common maladies

Hot tea is a proven treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of cold and flu. Africa Studio/Shutterstock

In the digital age, information that has stood the test of time is drowned out by the latest craze. Health trends and fad diets hawked by fitness gurus offer you endless ways to get fitter and be better, but how much of their advice will actually “stick” and become multi-generational wisdom?

If you'd like to learn a dozen best-practices for your health that are “Grandma approved,” read on and discover 12 natural remedies that were passed down through the ages because they actually work.

1. Neti Pot for Allergies

A neti pot is a traditional remedy used to cleanse the sinus passages of mucus, dust, and irritants, in much the same way that we bathe our bodies. Popular in the Far East, the tradition of the neti pot hasn’t been widely adopted in the United States. However, natural health enthusiasts have kept the tradition alive to aid with seasonal allergies and most drug stores and pharmacies have them in stock.